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The process of repairing deteriorated mortar joints in brickwork through tuckpointing involves removing the old mortar, filling the joints with new mortar, and then using a special tool to create a neat and uniform appearance.
Old Brick Post Office was created in 1912.
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Most residential construction is masonry. There is some use of steel beams, and old houses use tree trunks for strength. Commercial buildings us the same construction materials used around the world.
The web address of the Old Brick is: http://www.oldbrick.org
The phone number of the Old Brick is: 319-351-2626.
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Old enough.
Weight will vary with size. An 8x4x2.25 inch brick weighs ABOUT 5 pounds.
Masons- not the fraternal lodge here- were in the building trades- brick laying , stone construction and similar constructional tasks. one still speaks of stone mason, cement mason, etc. the root comes from German and is approximately-one who makes or constructs- walls. bricks and mortar, indeed.
an old peace of brick
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